Ten romantic things to do on Cape Cod

Truro Vineyards of Cape Cod in Truro is a wonderful place to spend the afternoon sipping wine and enjoying the beautiful surroundings. Photo by Maggie Kulbokas.

Cape Cod itself is a romantic destination, with its vast landscape of sand dunes, pine trees and beautiful ocean. When planning a romantic outing, one partner usually drops hints (or bombs); the other executes the plan. Here are some traditional and non- ideas for ramping up the romance in your day or evening.

1. The old Chinese Mulberry tree beckons visitors to the working vineyard surrounding an old captain’s house. From June 30 through September 1st, Truro Vineyards of Cape Cod hosts Wine, Art, Appetizers and Music (WAAM) events every Wednesday night on their outdoor dining pavilion. Beautiful views, fine wines, gift store. 11 Shore Road (Route 6A), North Truro, 508-487-6200.

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Cheryl Kain has been a contract writer for Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health since 2006. She interviewed yoga legend Rod Stryker, and was featured on Good Morning America for how yoga changed her health and her life. She has written for The Cape Cod Times, The Cape Codder, Harwich Oracle, Cape Cod Travel Guide, and been entertainment editor for webzines EdgePtown, EdgeBoston, EdgeLosAngeles and EdgeNewYork. She recently finished her second book, a memoir. Visit www.cherylkainwrites.com.

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